Shalom Mission in Nice joins the Pope’s visit to Monaco
Around 70 young people and adults from the Diocese of Nice, France, took part last Saturday (28) in the apostolic visit of Pope Leo XIV to the Principality of Monaco. The group of pilgrims also included missionaries from the Shalom Catholic Community, who serve the diocese in the evangelization and formation of university students. The group, composed mostly of university students and young professionals, experienced a deeply renewing moment during the Holy Father’s visit to Monaco — the second international trip of his pontificate and the first in 2026. The pilgrimage included moments of prayer, such as Lauds and lectio divina, as well as the long-awaited encounter with the Pope at Sainte-Dévote Church and the celebration of Holy Mass. An ...

Seventh Edition of Valentine’s Forró Brings Together More Than 200 People in Toronto
The seventh edition of Valentine’s Forró brought together more than 200 people in Toronto for a night marked by joy, Brazilian culture, and a strong sense of community. The event, which has already become a staple in the local community calendar, aimed to promote fellowship, culture, and also support the activities of the city’s Catholic mission. Among the evening’s attractions was a trio of accordion players—Luciano Porto, Malê Carvalho, and Alfredo Alves—who energized the audience with classics of northeastern Brazilian forró. The program also featured a quadrilha (a traditional dance from Brazil’s Northeast), as well as a dedicated space for children, the Kids Zone, which offered various games and face painting. Participants also had the chance to enjoy a Photo ...